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BSA Section 73: Proof as to verification of digital signature

Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with proof as to verification of digital signature. It replaces Evidence Act 73A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Text of BSA Section 73

73. In order to ascertain whether a digital signature is that of the person by whom it purports to have been affixed, the Court may direct—

(a) that person or the Controller or the Certifying Authority to produce the Digital Signature Certificate;

(b) any other person to apply the public key listed in the Digital Signature Certificate and verify the digital signature purported to have been affixed by that person.

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